ILCA-77M2 Firmware Upgrade version 2.00 (Microsoft Windows)

Applicable Models

About this download

Thank you for your continued interest in Sony products.Sony is offering a firmware update for Interchangeable Lens Camera (ILCA-77M2).

Improvements:

The autofocus speed has been improved.

This update enables shooting movies in 60p/30p/24p* due to the XAVC S format that supports high bit rates.*For NTSC model: 60p/30p/24p For PAL model: 50p/25p(PAL mode)，60p/30p/24p(NTSC mode)* When shooting a movie in the XAVC S format, ensure that an SDXC card of Class 10 or faster is used after formatting the card using the unit updated with the system software. If you format the memory card, all the data will be erased. Please ensure that the data on the card is backed up before formatting.* Refer to the Help Guide for the details of XAVC S movie shooting features.

Check the firmware version

Note: This update is intended for ILCA-77M2 cameras that currenltly have a System Firmware version 1.02 or earlier.

Select Menu > Setup (6) > Version on the camera.

The System Firmware version is displayed.

If current version is 2.00, update is not required.

Preparing for firmware update

System requirements for a computerSupported OS

Windows 10

Windows 8.1

Windows 7 SP1

Other system requirements

Hard disk space: 200MB or more

RAM: 512MB or more* Please close all other application software and deactivate the sleep mode on your computer before updating the system software.

Other Items

USB cable supplied with the cameraNote: Update functionality is not guaranteed with any other USB cable.

Power source for the cameraFully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H or AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (Sold Separately).Note: The upgrade can be performed only when the remaining battery level is (three marks) or more. We recommend that you use a fully charged battery or the AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (Sold Separately).

Install

Details

For Windows 8/Windows 8.1 users:Under the initial settings of Internet Explorer, the update file will be saved in the Downloads folder. Click the Desktop tile from the Start screen and find the downloaded file in the Downloads folder by using Explorer.

Close all currently running programs on your computer.Double click Update_ILCA77M2V200.exe to start up Firmware Updater.

Check the USB connection mode

Turn ON the camera.

Select Menu > Setup (4) > USB Connection

Select Mass Storage

Connect the camera to the computerRemove the memory card from the camera beforehand.

Connect the camera to the computer with the supplied USB cable.Note: "USB Mode" appears on the LCD monitor of the camera.

If the computer cannot find the camera, the message “ Could not find the camera for this update.” appears on the computer display. Try the following if this happens.- Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.- If the computer has multiple USB terminals, try with the other terminals. (Your computer may have some USB terminals on the backside.)- Sometimes when the camera is connected to the computer with the USB cable, the message to encourage rebooting the computer may appear on the computer display. In this case, remove the battery pack or AC adaptor from the camera, reboot the computer, and follow the procedures from “1. Start up Firmware Updater“.

Confirm is displayed on the task tray at the lower right corner of the computer screen.

After confirming the above, click Next on Firmware Updater.

The screen below appears on Firmware Updater.

Camera’s LCD screen

Note: When clicking on Next, do not cover the Eyepiece sensors during the update, otherwise, the LCD monitor may switch to the Viewfinder mode. If you can not see anything on the LCD monitor, please press FINDER/LCD button.

Note: From this step onwards, never turn off the camera until the firmware upgrade is completed.

Check if the updating is required

After confirming the screens on the above steps, click Next.The current version and the version after the upgrade appear on the lower left part of the screen.

Upgrade is required

If the screen below appears, the upgrade is not required. According to the message, stop the USB connection and click Finish. Turn off the camera, remove the battery pack or the AC adaptor, reinsert the battery pack or the AC adaptor, and then turn on the camera again.

Upgrade is not required

After confirming Current version is Ver. 1.02 or earlier, click Next.

Reset the camera

Click on the task tray at the lower right corner of the computer screen to stop the USB connection.

Notes:- Please keep the USB cable connected even after stopping the USB connection on the computer with the above operation.

Press the center of the multi-selector (the control button) to execute.

Note: The screen turns off when the center of the multi-selector is pressed. Please proceed to the next step.

Click Next on Firmware Updater.

Start the update

After resetting, reconnection of the camera is verified, and the screen below appears.

Click Run to start the upgrade. The progress bar appears while upgrading (approximately 10 minutes).

Note: Never turn off the camera nor disconnect the USB cable while upgrading.

Complete the updateWhen the upgrade is completed, the camera will restart automatically. Make sure the camera is turned ON and wait until the LCD screen appears again. Click Finish when the LCD screen appears and disconnect the USB cable.